Sophie is in the hot seat again to tell us the story of Sylvia Plath. This will be a two parter - the first episode describes the chapters of her early life. Sylvia was troubled with family tragedy, depression, and traumatic treatment for her problems. Despite all of this, she finds the inspiration to publish her writing, and even teach at university level.
Sources for this episode are:
- How Sylvia Plath Used a Ouija Board to Write Poetry (ultraculture.org)
- Sylvia Plath | Biography, Poems, Books, Death, & Facts | Britannica
- Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse - Wikipedia
- Dr Ruth Tiffany Barnhouse (1924-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial
- Sylvia Plath's Spirit Guide | Academy of American Poets
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